Los Angeles Valley College
05/24/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/25/2026 01:46
LAVC Valley Weekly - May 25-31, 2026
The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus news, events and announcements for the weeks of May 25, 2026. Find out what's happening at Valley College:
Memorial Day - Holiday
Monday, May 25
LAVC is closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Classes and college services will resume their normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 26.
LA County Vote Center
Saturday, May 23 - Monday, June 1 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. &
Tuesday, June 2 from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cafeteria Dining Room - Student Union, 1st Floor ( view map )
LA Valley College and the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, is an 11-day Voting Center for the 2026 Statewide Primary Election. LAVC also has an LA County Mail-In Vote Ballot Box located in Parking Lot G.
Performance Workshop Concerts
Concert II: Tuesday, May 26 at 11 a.m.
Concert III: Thursday, May 28 at 11:20 a.m.
Music Recital Hall - M 106 ( view map )
Join us for more recital showcases featuring students in the Applied Music Program and Performance Workshop class.
Late-Night Crunch Time for Spring 2026 Finals
Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, May 28 from 6 - 10 p.m.
LARC 226 ( view map )
Finals are coming. Don't sweat it alone! The Academic Resource Center (ARC), the Associated Student Union (ASU), and Family Resource Center (FRC) are hosting Crunch Time with three evenings of dedicated study space, free coffee/snacks, massages, childcare, and tutoring.
Free STAT C1000 Workshop
Wednesday, May 27 from 9:20 - 10:20 a.m.
VAH 325 ( view map )
The LAVC Academic Resource Center (ARC) is offering a FREE in-person Statistics (STAT) C1000 Workshop every week. These weekly workshops are led by Professor Bret Carthew.
Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m.
Music Recital Hall - M106 ( view map )
The Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Mishkar Nunez-Fredell, will present a captivating concert of classical masterpieces and contemporary gems.
Career Development Workshop: Networking for Introverts
Thursday, May 28 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Online
This focused session, led by career coach and trainer Phoebe Gavin, will cover strategies for authentically building professional relationships that create opportunities while managing energy and reducing anxiety.
Finals Don't Have to Break You: A Mental Health Workshop
Thursday, May 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Unity Center - CC-127 ( view map ) & Online
Join us in-person or online to learn to identify the signs of finals-related stress and test-taking anxiety, walk away with five concrete coping strategies you can use immediately, and experience a guided relaxation exercise to help you reset and refocus.
Unity Jaripeo
Thursday, May 28 from 4 - 7 p.m.
North Mall Lawn (view map)
Join us for a festive Jaripeo (rodeo) experience at LAVC! Expect exciting performances, tasty food and beverages, and lots of dancing. Cowboy attire is highly encouraged-but not required.
Wind Ensemble Concert
Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m.
VACC Mainstage Theater ( view map )
Embark on a musical odyssey with the Los Angeles Valley College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Lori Musicant Kozubek. Immerse yourself in the rich diversity of musical expression across different eras and styles as we present an array of pieces, from revered classical compositions to cutting-edge contemporary works!
Free Writing Workshop: MLA In-Text Citation and Works Cited Page
Saturday, May 30 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Online
Join the Academic Resource Center (ARC)'s Writing Center for a free interactive workshop that will help you improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for final papers and projects. This week's topic is "MLA In-Text Citation and Works Cited Page."
Prepare to Transfer with the Career Transfer Center
UC CCCP Peer Mentor
Tuesday, May 26 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex ( view map )
Are you interested in transferring to UC? Meet with the UC CCCP Peer Mentor to learn about the UC application, Financial Aid, PIQs, CCCP, living in the UCLA dorms, UCLA clubs, graduate school, and anything transfer related.
Denied, What's Next? Workshop
Tuesday, May 26 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Online
Were you recently denied from your university of choice? Register for this workshop to learn more about the appeal process.
Transfer to San Diego State University Info Session
Wednesday, May 27 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex ( view map )
Join us and learn more about transferring to San Diego State University! This information session will answer your questions regarding general education and major preparation.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Representative
Thursday, May 28 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex ( view map )
Are you interested in an online Business Program? Are you seeking an MBA after completing your undergrad? Stop by the Career/Transfer Center and Meet a Pepperdine Business School Representative.
TAG Application Workshop
Thursday, May 28 from 4 - 5 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex ( view map )
Do you have 30 or more UC transferrable units? Want guaranteed acceptance to a UC campus for Winter/Spring 2027 (UC Merced)? Learn about six UC campuses that offer guaranteed admission to students from California Community Colleges (CCC).
Got Questions? LAVC Welcome Center is Here to Help
Find answers to your general questions and get help registering at the Welcome Center . It's open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. & Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (except on holidays).
Upcoming Events
Spring 2026 Final Examinations
Tuesday, June 2 - Monday, June 8
LAVC Spring 2026 Final Examinations for full-term classes will be held from June 2-8, 2026. Check your course syllabus for the final exam date and time or the Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule posted on the Class Schedule page.
Commencement Ceremony 2026
Tuesday, June 9 at 9 a.m. in Monarch Stadium
Join us as we celebrate our Class of 2026! Family, friends, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of our graduates at the Valley College's 2026 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will also be livestreamed this year on YouTube Live.
LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the event organizer listed in the link above as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.
To view past issues, check the Valley Weekly Newsletter page .
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